The Reputations 10:30p  •  PR Newman 9p
at The ABGB
Saturday, March 10
Show 9:00PM

The Reputations

A mix of Soul, Pop and Garage tones from the 60’s and 70’s, The Reputations’ members have cultivated their sound by years of individual and collective work in Austin, Texas. Influences include Mamas and the Papas, Talking Heads, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Big Star and many others.

PR Newman

“So, how on earth did the moniker “PR Newman” surface, in which the “PR” doesn’t even refer to someone’s name, or the fact that it might be a public relations business? (Our) story is far more interesting than that; he earned the nickname “Punkrock Randy Newman” from a gent named Grimey, proprietor of The Basement in Nashville, when Garland was still playing keys for the Berkshire Hounds. Spot on. Garland thought it’d be perfect name for a solo project. After making music under other assorted names, PR Newman became the one and only. And that’s what Garland’s working on now, with Bond, Lynch and Cook on board. PR Newman’s official debut album, TURNOUT, is set for a January release, and will feature additional familiar faces making contributions on various tracks, including Mike St. Clair(White Denim, Okkervil River), Jim Campo, and Sweet Gary Newcomb. ” – Laurie Gallardo KUTX